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Austin Energy increases rates for fourth time over past year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy (AE) said there would be another rate change beginning Nov. 1. The change would increase the average residential customer's bill by about $1.50 a month.This would be the fourth time the electric utility has increased its rate over the past year.Starting on your October bill, AE added another increase that added up to under $2 a month, but in November 2022, monthly bills were increased by an average of $15, and then in March, Austin Energy’s base rate rose to $13 a month. LATEST: Austin Energy rate to increase 5%, will cost customers roughly $2 more Austin Energy spokesperson Matt Mitchell said the newest rate increase covers the cost of buying energy on the ERCOT market."The pass-through charges appearing on the Austin Energy portion of the City of Austin Utilities bill are the Community Benefit Charge (CBC), Regulatory Charge, and Power Supply Adjustment (PSA). The CBC consists of components to recover costs of the Customer Assistance Program (CAP), ...

Former Texas guard Arterio Morris charged with rape, dismissed from Kansas basketball team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

Kansas basketball player Arterio Morris was charged Friday with one count of rape and dismissed from the Jayhawks' program, the latest in a string of legal trouble that has followed the former prep standout from his days at Texas.Morris was booked in Douglas County and his bond was set at $75,000, public records showed. VIDEO: Drake visits UT women's basketball team His arrest came after an incident report came to light this month that detailed an alleged rape that occurred at McCarthy Hall, which houses the men's basketball team along with other residents and is located near Allen Fieldhouse. The criminal complaint alleged that a sexual assault involving an 18-year-old victim occurred on Aug. 26.Morris was not named in the incident report, but he was subsequently suspended from the basketball program. “We are now aware he has been arrested and charged, and he was dismissed from the program,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said in a statement to The Associated Press. "As this is an ongo...

Suspect in east Austin bank robbery arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 29, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The suspect connected to an east Austin bank robbery that happened Wednesday was arrested, according to the Austin Police Department. The robbery happened at the Comercia Bank located at 2315 East Anderson Lane around 2 p.m. Wednesday, APD said. According to APD, the suspect, identified as Derrick Nix, 48, entered the bank, grabbed a customer and "roughly guided" him to the teller station. He then demanded money and threatened everyone near him, APD said. Nix left the scene in a red Ford Escape with an undisclosed amount of money, APD said.Robbery detectives gathered video footage from the bank and released a description of the suspect to uniformed officers, the release states.Suspect, identified by APD as Derrick Nix, in a Sept. 27 bank robbery at the Comercia Bank located at 2315 East Anderson Lane. (Austin Police Department photo) Suspect, identified by APD as Derrick Nix, in a Sept...

Williamson County clerk's office warns of fraudulent caller

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Williamson County District Clerk's Office is warning residents of a fraudulent caller. According to the office, residents have been receiving calls from someone claiming to be a county official or law enforcement officer telling them that they have missed jury duty. The caller then tells the person to pay or they'll be arrested. District Clerk Lisa David said this was not a practice used in the county for jurors who don't appear for jury service. David warned residents to not send money to these types of callers. Anyone who wishes to file a report about receiving a fraudulent call should contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 512-943-1300.

Groundbreaking on new St. Paul fire station in Dayton’s Bluff will mean retirement for 92-year-old firehouse

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

Heavy rain Friday morning didn’t postpone the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new fire station in St. Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff — officials said there had already been a long enough wait for the project to get started.The new fire Station 7 will be across the street from the 92-year-old station on Ross Avenue between Earl and East Seventh streets.The project has a $10.7 million budget. It was originally expected to be about $9 million when the city funded it in 2019.“Then COVID came along … (and) supply chain issues came along,” said Fire Chief Butch Inks. “Apparently it takes six to eight months to get a window sometimes and then that window has tripled in price.”The land for the new station is currently a vacant lot, which previously was home to the Viaduct Inn, a bar and restaurant. The St. Port Authority sold the 0.67 acre lot to the city of St. Paul for $233,482.The current Station 7 has three bays for fire department vehicles, ...

State Senator: New law a "hassle" to gun owners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, a group of gun owners have brought a legal challenge against a new state law that changed how background checks are performed. State Senator Dan Stec, explained his reaction to the provision of New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which requires background checks to be run for both firearm and ammunition purchases. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The changes do absolutely nothing to eliminate gun violence or improve public safety at all, but what they do, do is they hassle the lawful gun owner and they certainly are a burden on the whole system, especially all of our small businesses that sell firearms and ammunition." Said Stec.Also this week, election advocates have begun preparations for the general election on November 7, with a push to encourage people to register to vote. Erica Smitka from the League of Women Voters explained the renewed push will help prev...

Crews respond to propane leak in North Greenbush

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The North Greenbush Police and Fire Departments are responding to a propane leak at the Fast Food Express on Main Ave. Surrounding buildings, including the North Greenbush Preschool and Child Care Center have been evacuated. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The children have been relocated to the North Greenbush Town Hall. Parents are asked to follow the instructions of the school. Residents are asked to avoid the area.

Glens Falls seeks source of recent water flow spikes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Starting in July, the city of Glens Falls has been hearing questions about the color of residents' water. Two spikes in activity in the city water system are considered isolated incidents - but the city is still trying to figure out what caused them. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We had two issues, in July and September, where we had a large increase and spike in water usage, from - we assume - an industrial user," said Glens Falls Water & Sewer Superintendent Bill Norton. "We think it had to have been a six-inch line or greater."Both spikes in the system had the same effect: Brown or otherwise discolored water coming out of taps around the city. Norton says that whoever instigated the spike caused the flow to shoot up from 13,000 to 28,000 gallons per minute, creating a volume draw that kicked up sediment previously settled in the city's miles of pipes.In the meantime, the city is trying to ...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: September 25-29

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, September 25 through 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Watervliet’s The Purple Pub officially ends to-go ordersIn December 2022, owners Greg and Butch Rentz closed the dining room of The Purple Pub in Watervliet, but kept the to-go orders going. Now, the restaurant has permanently closed with the end of to-go orders.Crumbl Cookies in Clifton Park sets opening dateCrumbl Cookies is soon opening up its second Capital Region store. The Clifton Park location at 22 Clifton Country Road will have its grand opening on October 5, according to the Crumbl website.Sake brewery celebrates grand opening in Dutchess CountyGovernor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park. The $80 million state-of-t...

Rensselaer County hosting annual emergency services memorial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:55 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced that Rensselaer County will be presenting their annual Emergency Services Memorial Service. The event is scheduled for October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The yearly ceremony gathers first responders, families, friends and residents to remember those who served and protected the area that have passed away during the previous year. The service will honor over 70 individuals as their names are added to the memorial, with speeches to be given by County Executive McLaughlin and other officials. The ceremony will be held at Hudson Valley Community College's Bulmer Communications Center, located at 171 Sherman Avenue in Troy. The event is set to begin at 3 p.m.